In this week’s episode, we take a trip to Weyburn, Saskatchewan to learn about the history behind the Souris Valley Mental Health Hospital. This hospital was home to all kinds of horrific experiments by Dr. Humphrey Osmond, including electrotherapy, lobotomies, and even LSD experiments!
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please contact one of the following resources:
In Canada:
Kids Help Phone Text Services: Text “CONNECT” to 686868 (also serving adults) Chat Services: https://kidshelpphone.ca/live-chat/
Youthspace.ca (NEED2 Suicide Prevention, Education and Support) Youth Text (6pm-12am PT): (778) 783-0177 Youth Chat (6pm-12am PT): www.youthspace.ca
Crisis Services Canada Toll Free (24/7): 1 (833) 456-4566 Text support (4pm-12am ET daily): 45645
Canadian Crisis Hotline
1 (888) 353-2273
Resources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Souris_Valley_Mental_Health_Hospital
https://emanate80.wordpress.com/2019/10/22/souris-valley-mental-health-hospital/
https://emanate80.wordpress.com/2015/10/29/hangmans-shack/